The Crimson Thread: A Retelling of "Rumpelstiltskin" (Once Upon a Time)3 reviews Suzanne Weyn Simon Pulse, 2008 Just Amazing + Courtesy of Teens Read Too This is one of the most interesting takes on the original fairy tales. It has a modern twist that just adds to the story. I like the ending better then the original. Read the other books with the hint A Retelling of you will never forget this wonderful stories.             Rumi: The Fire of Love A Novel: A Novel1 review Nahal Tajadod Overlook Hardcover, 2008 Pure poetry... This is such a beautiful and inspiring read. I was completely transported. If you are trying to find the perfect book to take you away from the holiday stress, you can stop searching now.             Snowy Night with a Stranger4 reviews Jane Feather, Sabrina Jeffries, ... Pocket Star, 2008 Snow storms force together three unlikely couples in this Historical Christmas Romance anthology + More like 4 1/2 stars.... + three warm Regency holiday romances + Aaaahhhh! Soooooo Good!             Mistress of the Sun: A Novel10 reviews Sandra Gulland Touchstone, 2008 A beautifully detailed novel of a royal mistress + Very enjoyable + A Mesmerizing Tale of a Royal Mistress + The Sun King's 1st Mistress             Certain Girls: A Novel160 reviews Jennifer Weiner Atria, 2008 LOVED IT. + Lacks the magic + Weiner Delivers a Range of Emotions and Likeable Characters - Recommended! I am surprised to see that many Good In Bed readers didn't LOVE this book. Is it because of the end? I guess I am not a happily ever after person. To me, Good in Bed is all about Mothers and Daughters and the JOY (no pun intended) that comes from that bond....even though it's a small part of the ...             When You Are Engulfed in Flames253 reviews David Sedaris Little, Brown and Company, 2008 Sedaris's best yet + Amazing + Not his best, but still fantastic + If you like Sedaris, you like Sedaris + Sedaris; Just what you expect.             Conspiracy: A Novel Robert Harris Hutchinson, 2009 The Roman Empire is the setting for a stunning trilogy by Robert Harris, bestselling author of Fatherland , Enigma and Archangel . Following the incredible success of Pompeii (four weeks at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list), Robert Harris returns to ancient Rome with Conspiracy , the second book in the trilogy.             In the Shadow of the Sun King (Darkness to Light Series, Book 1)20 reviews Golden Keyes Parsons Thomas Nelson, 2008 Rich in History + Wonderfully inspiring story + Great read! I was hooked. I was constantly on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. The author vividly describes what life was like in the seventeenth century. It drew me into the era. Excellent book!             Top Chef The Cookbook28 reviews The Creators of Top Chef Chronicle Books, 2008 The inside scoop for Top Chef fans. + great product + great gift + Beautiful book + Big Fan             Faberge's Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire3 reviews Toby Faber Random House, 2008 Not Just Fancy Jewelry + Fabrage Eggs in Fiction There are many books (and even some websites) devoted to pictures of the jeweled eggs produced by Fabergé for the last two czars of Russia to give to their czarinas on Easter. _Fabergé's Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces that Outlived an Empire_ (Random House) by Toby Faber is not ...             A Flaw in the Blood12 reviews Stephanie Barron Bantam, 2008 Very Good And Highly Entertaining I am a huge Stephaine Barron fan. She is one of the authors that I make sure that I have their book as soon as it comes out. I adore the Jane Austin mystery series. It is one of my favorite collection of books that I have read. While in my opinion, this was not quite as good, it was very ...             The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington11 reviews David Sirota Crown, 2008 Excellent Read + Read this book! You will learn something new from reading this book. David Sirota provides first hand accounts of populist movements around the US. I learned about the Working Family Party in New York and fusion. I also got a new perspective on Washington driven faux uprisings vs. real uprisings. The book ...             The Tsarina's Daughter8 reviews Carolly Erickson St. Martin's Press, 2008 The Tsarina's Daughter it's great, a true page turner taking one back in time and putting the reader in the charactor's shoes. it's really good.             Shadow Gate (Crossroads, Book 2)5 reviews Kate Elliott Tor Books, 2008 The Corrupt Guardians + Shadow Gate (Crossroads) Book 2 + tremendous epic fantasy + Terrific Read             Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2)111 reviews Julia Quinn Avon, 2008 Should have been 1 book - with 2 loves stories - that would have worked! I am not going to rehash the plot - because 2 times is enough. If you have read The Lost Duke of Wyndham (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 1) than you know this novels plot as well. This book is the story of a 'lost' Duke reclaiming the title ;from Amelia (Duke fiance) and Thomas (the current Duke) ...             A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice and Fire) George R.R. Martin Spectra, 2013 Dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, George R. R. Martin has earned international acclaim for his monumental cycle of epic fantasy. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers the fifth book in his spellbinding landmark series—as both familiar faces and surprising new forces vie for a foothold in a fragmented empire. In the aftermath of a colossal ...             The Queen's Knight Martyn Downer Corgi, 2008 Unique and engrossing, this is a true story of suppressed passion and domestic intrigue at the heart of Victoria’s court. After an illustrious military career in the Crimean War, during which he won a Victoria Cross, Howard Elphinstone was appointed guardian to Queen Victoria’s favourite son, Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught, who was Governor General of Canada from 1911-16. ...             Romanovs: Ruling Russia 1613-19174 reviews Lindsey Hughes Continuum, 2008 Triumph and tragedy + Excellent history in a readable form. This is a very well-written history of the Romanov dynasty and its effect on the Russia it ruled for more than 300 years. The late author paints a vivid picture of even the most unheralded tsar, and the political and social life at the time of each reign. I would have wished for a bit more of the ...             The Ideal Wife21 reviews Mary Balogh Dell, 2008 Good for what it is Don't understand all the negative reviews. It's pretty much a typical romance, quick read not much thinking involved.             Lavinia27 reviews Ursula K. Le Guin Harcourt, 2008 I loved it. + The Aeneiad Brought to Life + Best Book of 2008 + A Great Modern Writer Filling In The Blanks Of A Classic + Contingent